Fourth generation (XU70)
2022 Toyota Highlander
The most reported problem on the 2022 Toyota Highlander is brake wear, with 38 complaints.
- 257owner complaints
- 5recalls
- 16involved a crash
- 50,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 26, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Highlander doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2022 model year.
Is the 2022 Toyota Highlander reliable?
The 2022 Toyota Highlander has 257 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 1.4 times the median of 189 for 2022 SUVs on this site. Of the 12 Highlander model years since 2014, it has the 6th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2021 and 2023
- At 51 complaints for each year on the road, the 2022 runs below the 2021 (87) and close to the 2023 (45).
- Top problem
- No problem dominates. The largest, brake wear, covers 38 of the 257 complaints (15%), and airbag is next with 28 (one complaint can fall under more than one problem, so these overlap). Too few of the brake wear reports give a mileage to say when it starts.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 17 of the 257 complaints (7%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 16 reports mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 13 people were hurt. The reports record 1 death. The most crash reports, 9 of 16, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- No recall on file is on the same system as brake wear and airbag. For those, the complaints are all there is.
- When owners filed
- Complaints are still climbing. 2025 brought 47, the most of any year so far. So far in 2026, 89 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: brakes grind, pulse or wear early, 38 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
257 complaints is 1.4 times the median 2022 model on this site and 1.4 times the median 2022 SUV. Among the 11 Highlander model years here it ranks 6th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2022 Toyota Highlander
Toyota filed 160 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2022 Toyota Highlander. 7 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Airbag warning light or recall 1 bulletin · 28 complaints
Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition.
Seat belt or seat problems 1 bulletin · 17 complaints
Some 2010 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 5 bulletins · 5 complaints
Some 2018 ? 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, M20A-FKS, or M20A-FXS engine may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Milky/discolored engine oil.
TT: Vehicles listed above equipped with a Denso Ten radio (Entune Audio Plus or Premium Audio) may exhibit a condition in which the radio screen continues to show a Bluetooth phone call in progress after the call has ended.
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Some 2020 ? 2022 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, and 2021 ? 2022 model year Venza Hybrid vehicles equipped with the 12.3-in.
Some 2020 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1060) or Premium Audio (version 1060) or earlier may exhibit the following condition: ?Distorted screen when using Apple CarPlay® while making a hands-free phone call.
Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, or M20A-FKS engine may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Milky/Discolored engine oil.
Complaints filed by year
89 complaints came in 2026, 1.9 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2022 Toyota Highlander
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 9, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles. The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: SET will inspect and replace the tires and information placard, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2024. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET24A.
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022-2024 model year Highlander L and Highlander LE vehicles equipped with the Blackout Package that includes 20" black alloy wheels and tires. The installed tires have an insufficient load rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: GST will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, and install a new tire information label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R1.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander & Highlander Hybrid vehicles. During normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may result in the cover coming loose or detaching.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the upper and lower front bumper covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 22, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB12/23TA12.
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.
All 5 recalls on the 2022 Toyota Highlander, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2022 Toyota Highlander?
Brake wear, with 38 of the 257 complaints.
At what mileage do 2022 Toyota Highlander problems start?
Of the 68 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 20,000 miles and half by about 50,000.
Is the 2022 Toyota Highlander better or worse than the 2021 and 2023?
Counted per year on the road, the 2022 has fewer complaints than the 2021 and about as many complaints as the 2023: 51 a year against 87 and 45.
How many 2022 Toyota Highlander complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
17 of them (7%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for brake wear on the 2022 Toyota Highlander?
No recall on file for the 2022 Toyota Highlander is on the same system as brake wear. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.